Breaking News: This Recall Will Make You Think Twice About Box Mixes…

Decatur Macpherson

By Decatur Macpherson

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UPDATE: General Mills, owner of the Betty Crocker brand, is recalling two products sold in the U.S. and one sold in Canada. Both Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Party Rainbow Chip Cake Mix (a.k.a. Better Crocker Delights Super Moist Rainbow Bit Cake Mix in Canada) and Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Carrot Cake Mix have been pulled from shelves due to the presence of General Mills flour that was previously recalled for E.coli contamination.

A full list of affected General Mills products, along with identification numbers and best used by dates, can be found here. Call 1-800-526-4579 if you have more questions or concerns.

Due to a 20-state E. coli outbreak and 38 reported illnesses, it was just announced that General Mills issued a nationwide recall for three brands of all-purpose flour, totaling an estimated 10 million pounds.

Sold at Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel, Shaws, Vons, United, Randalls, and Acme, the affected brands at the moment are Gold Medal branded, Gold Medal Wondra branded, and Signature Kitchens branded flours. A full list of products and identification numbers can be found below:

An on-going investigation regarding E. coli O121 has been going on since Dec. 21st, 2015. Causing dehydration, cramps, and/or (bloody) diarrhea, this potentially life-threatening bacteria is particularly severe for very young people, the elderly, and pregnant women. For more information, call 800-230-8103 or visit General Mills consumer relations.